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At The Back => Time Out => Topic started by: hunter on February 23, 2009, 09:58:34 AM
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I mean is it my non-native English or is it possible that this job ad for a European Gibson Executive has a very strange appeal?
I would more be expecting something along the lines of "inspirational leader" for such a position. But if the President is supposed to be "aggressive", well then this sounds like a fun brand :?
http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Support/Jobs/Executive/President-Gibson-Europe/
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its essentially a sales focused role i imagine - i don' think much gibson R&D is done outside the US, and definitely not in Europe. So aggressive fits, knowing what sort of company Gibson is.
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This is a high energy shirt-sleeve position in a performance driven flat structured entrepreneurial culture. Only those applicants that are proven entrepreneurs driven to succeed, and who measure their accomplishments with mandatory daily win/lose performance metrics will be successful in this role and need apply.
What a load of bollocks.
I hate all that corporate jargon bullsh!t. :x
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That's Gibson for you. PDT_029
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And even taking the jargon out, it has a few grammar issues as well :lol:
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'the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturer and Lifestyle Company'
I think I would argue that statement. Surely it's not 100% accurate!
Just another thought. How about we all apply? Having a BKPer in a high level job at Gibson would be great. I was thinking of saying something along the lines of:
"Whilst I don't have an MBA or a 10 year proven track record I have proved to be a reliable member of the BKP forum. References of my ability to start thought provoking, and sometimes amusing, posts can be gained by joining up as a forum member and asking my fellow BKPers what they think of me. I am sure you will find the answers helpful in your decision making process"
I think I can pull this off. Wish me luck.
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maybe I should get that DGT and not a flame burst '59 after all ...
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I hate all that corporate jargon bullsh!t. :x
better :lol:
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And even taking the jargon out, it has a few grammar issues as well :lol:
+1, i love how all these supposedly high-powered jobs for offer are littered with dodgy grammar etc.
also i noticed this, towards the end.
"Experience in playing guitar or other musical instruments is a plus. "
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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This is a high energy shirt-sleeve position in a performance driven flat structured entrepreneurial culture. Only those applicants that are proven entrepreneurs driven to succeed, and who measure their accomplishments with mandatory daily win/lose performance metrics will be successful in this role and need apply.
What a load of bollocks.
I hate all that corporate jargon bullsh!t. :x
+ 1 insufferable pricks people like that. I hate them.
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'the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturer and Lifestyle Company'
I think I would argue that statement. Surely it's not 100% accurate!
Just another thought. How about we all apply? Having a BKPer in a high level job at Gibson would be great. I was thinking of saying something along the lines of:
"Whilst I don't have an MBA or a 10 year proven track record I have proved to be a reliable member of the BKP forum. References of my ability to start thought provoking, and sometimes amusing, posts can be gained by joining up as a forum member and asking my fellow BKPers what they think of me. I am sure you will find the answers helpful in your decision making process"
I think I can pull this off. Wish me luck.
Feel free to quote the use of my Koch in your CV!
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What amuses me more, is that, unless he's left in the last 8 months, the head of Gibson UK is pretty much the polar opposite of an aggressive, jargon chanting, target-obsessed, go-getter :lol:
He's a boy from Fife who likes the pub and banter with musos in old fashioned shops :lol:
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Bad grammar... Corporate jargon bullsh1t... over inflated self importance.
A completely soulless lack of self awareness....
This is why I cry when I have to consider returning to work for a company such as this. PDT_049 PDT_050 PDT_038 PDT_013
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hang on a minute, couldn't we get roo in? he hates teles, in a vaguely aggressive way, so he's halfway there already, presumably...
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That's an interview I would love to see. Just base your answers around hatred for a big competitor.
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That's an interview I would love to see. Just base your answers around hatred for a big competitor.
Yeah I see what you mean. Shall I get my fur coat and my steel toecapped Cat Site boots on, kick the door in, bellowing
'Shut It You Slag!" "See Fender? They're C***s! Now Gis me facking company motaaa and another 40 grand on top of that pin money pittance you mugs were banging on abhat in me bleedin' earole on the dog and get outa my facking office!!!!
:D
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That's an interview I would love to see. Just base your answers around hatred for a big competitor.
Yeah I see what you mean. Shall I get my fur coat and my steel toecapped Cat Site boots on, kick the door in, bellowing
'Shut It You Slag!" "See Fender? They're C***s! Now Gis me facking company motaaa and another 40 grand on top of that pin money pittance you mugs were banging on abhat in me bleedin' earole on the dog and get outa my facking office!!!!
:D
You have the job!!
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That's an interview I would love to see. Just base your answers around hatred for a big competitor.
Yeah I see what you mean. Shall I get my fur coat and my steel toecapped Cat Site boots on, kick the door in, bellowing
'Shut It You Slag!" "See Fender? They're C***s! Now Gis me facking company motaaa and another 40 grand on top of that pin money pittance you mugs were banging on abhat in me bleedin' earole on the dog and get outa my facking office!!!!
:D
You have the job!!
Excellent, ok I'll sack all the exsisting staff on my first day and take on the BKP Forum Members. We can sit around all day playing guitars, drinking tea and eating choccy hob nobs! :D
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That's an interview I would love to see. Just base your answers around hatred for a big competitor.
Yeah I see what you mean. Shall I get my fur coat and my steel toecapped Cat Site boots on, kick the door in, bellowing
'Shut It You Slag!" "See Fender? They're C***s! Now Gis me facking company motaaa and another 40 grand on top of that pin money pittance you mugs were banging on abhat in me bleedin' earole on the dog and get outa my facking office!!!!
:D
You have the job!!
Excellent, ok I'll sack all the exsisting staff on my first day and take on the BKP Forum Members. We can sit around all day playing guitars, drinking tea and eating choccy hob nobs! :D
Excellent! :D Now can I have an ES-339?
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That's an interview I would love to see. Just base your answers around hatred for a big competitor.
Yeah I see what you mean. Shall I get my fur coat and my steel toecapped Cat Site boots on, kick the door in, bellowing
'Shut It You Slag!" "See Fender? They're C***s! Now Gis me facking company motaaa and another 40 grand on top of that pin money pittance you mugs were banging on abhat in me bleedin' earole on the dog and get outa my facking office!!!!
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Hahahahahaha! Johnny, you should definitely get into the corporate world mate, you'd be a welcome breath of fresh air! And for people who talk about "high energy shirt-sleeve position(s) in a performance driven flat structured entrepreneurial culture", Dr Si prescirbes a swift kick in the arse, a healthy dose of common sense and large helping of welcome-to-the-real-$%&#ing-world!
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hold on a minute... if we all work for gibson are we still allowed to slag them off!!
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Thanks very much for your support Simon! :lol: Well if you and Philly would like to take a few guitars of your choice home with you for keeps then you're both most very welcome. Now in the meantime shall we play kick the HR Numpty and send them on menial errands in the rain with no coat? :lol: Then scream 'full metal jacket drill instructor' style in their ear at point blank range for taking too long making the tea!
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hold on a minute... if we all work for gibson are we still allowed to slag them off!!
Well not in public as we still need to put steam on the table but you now have a free role in the custom workshop to do what you want! :D
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With our forum influence and community power, we could create hype around almost anything ... like imagine a special series SG Custom made of British oak and aged and signature kinda shite sold for 8,000 GBP as limited edition - if Simon Bradley makes clips for Guitarist it will sound cr@p anyways like everything else, but with us hyping them in HCAF and gearpage etc, they will fly off the shelves ?
well maybe ... :?
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With our forum influence and community power, we could create hype around almost anything ... like imagine a special series SG Custom made of British oak and aged and signature kinda shitee sold for 8,000 GBP as limited edition - if Simon Bradley makes clips for Guitarist it will sound cr@p anyways like everything else, but with us hyping them in HCAF and gearpage etc, they will fly off the shelves ?
well maybe ... :?
the scary thing is that you're probably right!
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With our forum influence and community power, we could create hype around almost anything ... like imagine a special series SG Custom made of British oak and aged and signature kinda shiteee sold for 8,000 GBP as limited edition - if Simon Bradley makes clips for Guitarist it will sound cr@p anyways like everything else, but with us hyping them in HCAF and gearpage etc, they will fly off the shelves ?
well maybe ... :?
the scary thing is that you're probably right!
Agreed!
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I can understand they need agressive sales people.
I wouldn't buy a reverse V, Holy Explorer, Up Side Down whatever unless someone put a gun to my head.
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I can understand they need agressive sales people.
I wouldn't buy a reverse V, Holy Explorer, Up Side Down whatever unless someone put a gun to my head.
This job is for someone in your country Ratrod! Go for it! :lol:
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I can understand they need agressive sales people.
I wouldn't buy a reverse V, Holy Explorer, Up Side Down whatever unless someone put a gun to my head.
Don't say that in public, Gibson can afford guns.
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I can understand they need agressive sales people.
I wouldn't buy a reverse V, Holy Explorer, Up Side Down whatever unless someone put a gun to my head.
This job is for someone in your country Ratrod! Go for it! :lol:
I would be banned from the Gretsch forum if I did.
Guitar shop owners would hate me.
I would have to claim that Gibsons are good and worth every penny.
I would even have to claim Burstbuckers are better than Mules.
I think that job would be better suited for the Antichrist.
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I can understand they need agressive sales people.
I wouldn't buy a reverse V, Holy Explorer, Up Side Down whatever unless someone put a gun to my head.
This job is for someone in your country Ratrod! Go for it! :lol:
I would be banned from the Gretsch forum if I did.
Guitar shop owners would hate me.
I would have to claim that Gibsons are good and worth every penny.
I would even have to claim Burstbuckers are better than Mules.
I think that job would be better suited for the Antichrist.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
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And before anyone applies for this job, read this:
http://www.gearwire.com/gibson-lowestrankedemployer.html (http://www.gearwire.com/gibson-lowestrankedemployer.html)
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"The CEO is crazy. Certifiably crazy. He is a narcissist and has delusions of grandeur . . . [he] creates impossible scenarios for his employees to follow, and thinks nothing of belittling them in emails which he'll copy to a huge list of people just to make sure they are properly dressed down . . . He loves firing people around the holidays . . ."
Shouldn't he be fired :P
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And before anyone applies for this job, read this:
http://www.gearwire.com/gibson-lowestrankedemployer.html (http://www.gearwire.com/gibson-lowestrankedemployer.html)
Amazing. How much worse can it get?
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Holy cow!
This calls for a superhero to put things straight!
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Makes you feel a bit less guilty about buying Chinese guitars, doesn't it?
The guys who made my Squier CV Tele probably have it better than theguys making Gibsons. Plus the guys that made my CV Tele have a product to be proud of as well.
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wow :lol: